Job Title
Secondary School Principal
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Salary and Benefits
Salary starts at USD 80,080 in year one, with a comprehensive benefits package that reflects the challenges of the role:
- Annual return flights, plus flights at the start and end of contract
- Car allowance, including a driver
- Furnished or school-provided housing, with utilities paid
- Relocation (freight) allowance
- Tuition fees covered for dependent children
- Professional development allowance
- Private international health insurance
- Pension contribution
Start Date
August 2027
About the School:
Our client is an established and successful IB World School in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with a culturally diverse international community and a reputation for academic quality. The Secondary School (Grades 6-12) offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), and is authorised and accredited by the IBO, CIS and NEASC.
Student wellbeing is central to the school’s culture, supported by a dedicated Student Services team, an after-school activities programme and out-of-school visits that extend learning beyond the classroom. The school also values strong partnerships with parents.
The Secondary School Principal sits on the school’s Leadership Team alongside the Primary School Principal and the Director, and leads the day-to-day running of the Secondary School. You will:
- Oversee curriculum, assessment and the wider learning environment
- Lead, appraise and develop faculty and staff, including taking part in international recruitment fairs
- Champion students and build strong, positive relationships with parents and the wider community
- Deputise for the Director when required
This is a campus-based role for a leader ready to develop, communicate and deliver a fresh vision for the Secondary School.
Discover Dhaka
Dhaka is the vibrant capital of Bangladesh and one of the most densely populated and energetic cities in the world. It offers a rich blend of history, culture and modern life:
- Culture and heritage: Explore Old Dhaka, the Mughal-era Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil and the Louis Kahn-designed National Parliament House.
- Food: Bengali cuisine is flavourful and varied, from street food to fine dining.
- Community: There is a welcoming, established international community, and the city is a gateway to wider exploration of Bangladesh and South Asia.
- Lifestyle: With a car and driver provided, you can get around the city comfortably. The climate is tropical, with a monsoon season.
For a leader with a sense of adventure, Dhaka offers a rewarding and unforgettable professional and personal experience.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s-level qualification in Educational Leadership
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a senior school leadership position as Principal
- Experience of curriculum leadership in both the IB DP and MYP, or in the DP alone
- A successful track record as an IB educator and school administrator
Essential Skills
- A proven ability, understanding and commitment to school improvement and change management
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- The ability to inspire and support staff, advocate for students, and earn the trust and loyalty of staff and parents
- A high degree of sensitivity, flexibility and resourcefulness in a culturally diverse school
- Mother-tongue fluency in English
- A strong commitment to student and staff wellbeing
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email:
rachael@chkeducation.com
Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
chk Education uses safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. Our policies are aligned with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practice in relation to child protection and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, background and security checks, including satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
